Caprese Orzo salad
This is a delicious pasta salad with fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella pearls and orzo pasta. The easy balsamic vinaigrette creates a delicious-looking and tasting salad!
Servings: 6
Calories: 389Kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo cooked per package directions and cooled
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls small balls of fresh mozzarella
- 1 Pint cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup Fresh basil cut in chiffonade (roll the leaves then slice thinly)
Ingredients, Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large clove finely minced garlic
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to directions. Make sure you do not overcook it! Drain, stir in about 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil so the orzo doesn’t stick together. As it’s cooling, you will have to stir it a few times.
- In a separate mason jar, mix all balsamic dressing ingredients together. Notice that the mason jar has the measurement markings on it. No need to dirty any measuring cups! Shake well prior to serving.
- Mix tomato halves, mozzarella pearls and basil into orzo. Add about ¾ of the dressing, reserving the balance to add just prior to serving. The pasta does absorb the dressing so it’s nice to drizzle some on just prior to serving.
Notes
Prior to assembling, ensure orzo has been cooked according to package directions and cooled.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Serving: 1g | Calories: 389Kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg